Cotton Patch Cafe - Spring

What a delightful surprise! My husband and I went for lunch, which quickly turned into a feast! It was our first visit, and everything was absolutely delicious!... read more What a delightful surprise! My husband and I went for lunch, which quickly turned into a feast! It was our first visit, and everything was absolutely delicious! The fried green tomatoes were to die for—OMG, so good! The fish was perfectly flaky, and the shrimp was just right—not overly breaded at all! The prices were quite reasonable as well. If you're lucky, you'll have Melanie as your server; she was warm and very attentive. She anticipated our drink refills without us even having to ask. She made us feel like honored guests in her home! Thank you, Melanie, for such a wonderful dining experience! We’ll definitely be back soon!

I ordered through Uber Eats and got the chicken fried chicken along with some cornbread. Unfortunately, the chicken was tough and the cornbread was burnt. I was... read more I ordered through Uber Eats and got the chicken fried chicken along with some cornbread. Unfortunately, the chicken was tough and the cornbread was burnt. I was very disappointed. Overall, I would rate the food a 2 out of 5.

While some issues may seem minor on their own, they collectively led to a disappointing experience that could deter future customers. For instance, the waitress... read more While some issues may seem minor on their own, they collectively led to a disappointing experience that could deter future customers. For instance, the waitress simply placed the bread plates at one end of the long table instead of circulating to take orders. This resulted in several people needing to relay information back and forth, as she couldn’t hear them and they couldn’t hear her. She appeared to wait until we discovered that we were expected to pass the menus down to her. Additionally, she didn’t clear the salad plates from the table, which left little room for our main dishes. Our drinks also went unrefilled. Most of the food was served barely warm, and when a dish was mistakenly given to the wrong person and partly eaten, she didn’t offer to replace it. The replacement took 15 to 20 minutes, and it was served without any sides for the person to eat. The process of getting and settling our checks was very slow, and when we requested boxes for takeout, the waitress returned 10 minutes later without them, claiming she didn’t know how many we needed. When we asked for bags because we had ice cream that needed to stay cold, it took too long for her to respond, so we decided to grab them from the kitchen ourselves. The restaurant wasn’t crowded at the time, and there appeared to be 4 to 6 servers on duty. On a positive note, the food was quite tasty, and the atmosphere was decent, though there were several flies buzzing around the dining area.

This was an absolute waste of money. I ordered the chicken tender plate for $20.40 and received just four tiny pieces of chicken that barely qualify as tenders.... read more This was an absolute waste of money. I ordered the chicken tender plate for $20.40 and received just four tiny pieces of chicken that barely qualify as tenders. You can find larger and better tenders at Buffalo Wild Wings or Wingstop for a lower price. The portion size does not justify the cost. The peach cobbler almost broke my tooth when I bit into the crust. There was only one small piece of peach with a drizzle of syrup—this is not peach cobbler; it’s more like a peach pie. (Pro tip for the cobbler: break up the crust, don’t bake it as long, and add more peaches.) The shrimp and fish combo was disappointing; the fish had no flavor at all, and the crust fell off as I picked it up. The flavor that was supposed to be there ended up absorbed by the crust (maybe try an egg and butter wash next time to help it stick). The French fries were soggy, and the shrimp was overcooked to the point of being chewy like rocks. The small amount of tartar sauce made it slightly tolerable, but I suspect they rushed and overcooked it. The mac and cheese servings were as small as a toddler’s fist. It tasted like a mix of Kraft Mac and cheese and Velveeta, leaving a soapy aftertaste; thankfully, just a couple spoonfuls finished it off. I chose this place because of the high recommendations, but I was very disappointed. The portion sizes do not match the prices, and the food was lacking in flavor. I would give it one star because I can’t give half stars. I’m willing to try again, but the prices and portion sizes need to improve first.

Cotton Patch Cafe offers fantastic food at affordable prices. The portions are generous; I enjoyed the fried mushrooms and fried pickles, both of which were del... read more Cotton Patch Cafe offers fantastic food at affordable prices. The portions are generous; I enjoyed the fried mushrooms and fried pickles, both of which were delicious with ranch dressing. I also had a BLT that was excellent, piled high with bacon. Their peach tea deserves a perfect 10 out of 10, along with their outstanding service. Definitely check out their menu!